Boom!

"Ah!!!"

Amidst the violent explosion, a tragic scream echoed across the sky.

A myriad of blood flowers, intertwined with strands of black demonic qi, fell from the sky.

The blood that landed on the ground seemed to have a corrosive effect, quickly eroding patches of land into small pits.

The Nine Netherworld Demon Monarch escaped, transforming into a dark light and disappearing into the vast sky.

This guy's escape speed was indeed top-notch.

However, Yang Yan's Star Night once again destroyed the right hand of the Nine Netherworld Demon Monarch.

Although this time Yang Yan felt some resistance, the outcome was still the same.

The Nine Netherworld Demon Monarch fled with his tattered body, while Gabriel and the hundreds of men in black stared wide-eyed, incredulous at the scene before them.

Compared to the likes of Yang Yan, Paradise barely had any high-end combat power.

Now that another one has fled, how can they fight?!

"Moonlight, you will regret this very soon!"

Gabriel uttered a harsh threat but knew this place was not where she could linger long, she quickly retreated.

The ever-ready Gongsun Ruyan certainly wouldn't let her get away so easily.

She shouted sweetly, drew her sword charging forward, shouting:

"Who allowed you to leave?!"

Gabriel spat blood in fury.

Was her strength that weak? Even Yang Yan's subordinates dared speak to her this way!

Suddenly, light burst from Gabriel, her white six wings spread wide, and her speed increased more than double.

Gongsun Ruyan chased after her but soon returned angrily, casting a suspicious glance at Yang Yan:

"Why didn't you pursue her and let her get away?"

"It's fine. Let her run! Don't chase a cornered enemy."

Yang Yan smiled indifferently, speaking lightly.

Seeing the change in Gongsun Ruyan's expression and Zhuge Wushuang looking at him strangely, Yang Yan finally realized.

The two women, did they really think he had any interest in Gabriel?

Thus, he straightened his expression and adopted the demeanor of the Moonlight Emperor, saying calmly:

"Hurry and deal with those below. There's still important business to attend to."

As he spoke, he pointed to the battlefield below.

This statement was not only directed at Gongsun Ruyan.

Zhuge Wushuang, who was initially stunned, also snapped out of it, following Fu Changjian's steps, plunging into the black-clad men on the ground.

Though the hundreds of black-clad men's strength was enhanced by special methods, they were no match for Yang Yan's powerful Ten Swords.

Under the combined assault of Gongsun Ruyan and her companions, these men were completely unable to resist, left at their mercy.

In the span of merely one cigarette, hundreds of corpses lay scattered across the ground.

"King."

Until the last person fell straight and stiff, the three of them sheathed their swords, standing before Yang Yan.

"Are all the people here?"

Yang Yan maintained the demeanor of the Moonlight Emperor, calmly asking.

"Yes, we found this on that monster."

Fu Changjian didn't hesitate, flipping his right hand to reveal a scarlet blood ball.

This he had forced himself to search out from that monster's body.

However, this blood ball was only half.

"What the hell is this?"

Yang Yan couldn't help but widen his eyes, saying incredulously.

These were obvious signs of being used...

"The Demon Race is indeed the Demon Race! The energy within the blood ball has been assimilated and absorbed."

"It seems that monster's strength was insufficient to absorb it entirely, leaving half behind!"

Elder Sass suddenly spoke loudly from behind.

Yang Yan turned his gaze, his expression undecided.

Such things were useless for the average person, but once in the hands of the Demon Race, they would immediately convert into pure energy absorbable by them.

"You say half a blood ball could create that monster's entire strength?"

Yang Yan pondered for a moment, unsure, and asked Elder Sass.

Sass gently shook his head:

"No, that monster should only possess ordinary sect-level strength."

"But after absorbing the blood ball, it reached the higher sect levels, at least above seventh level!"

Sass appeared somewhat excited, pointing at the half blood ball in Yang Yan's hand, continuing:

"If it had absorbed it completely and refined it fully, it could perhaps reach the pinnacle of sect-level or even break into the Emperor Realm!"

"This thing is considered Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for the Demon Race! Once possessed, it allows a qualitative leap."

Yang Yan nodded thoughtfully:

"I see, that's indeed a pity."

He said while carefully inspecting the blood ball in his hand.

Unfortunately, only the Demon Race could absorb this, otherwise his Absolute Armament, Eight Hundred Celestial Mist Dao, and three thousand Liuyun Crowd would make a qualitative leap.

"So, that so-called Nine Netherworld Demon Monarch relied on this to reach Emperor Realm strength?"

"Manhattan's arrangements in the Arctic… were for the Demon Race? What exactly is this guy trying to do!"

Yang Yan's thoughts grew clearer.

Sass suddenly interrupted, saying:

"No, that Nine Netherworld Demon Monarch already had Emperor Realm strength."

"Moreover, I could see he had severe injuries within his body, unresolved issues."

"If he recovers fully, he'll likely possess mid-level Emperor Realm strength."

"If he absorbs another blood ball, directly reaching the pinnacle of Emperor Realm or even stepping into the next level isn't impossible!"

Yang Yan furrowed his brows and asked:

"Can a demon devour only one blood ball in a lifetime?"

Sass nodded:

"Theoretically, yes. But for safety, you'd better take away all the remaining blood balls, otherwise they remain threats."

Yang Yan nodded:

"I'm aware of this. Search!"

Yang Yan left these words, first rushing to the ground.

Zhuge Wushuang and others naturally followed closely.

All the people at this base were already dead.

The arrays within were also completely destroyed, thus, the search initiated by Yang Yan and his companions faced no obstacles.

Within this large base, Yang Yan and his crew turned everything over but did not find any more blood balls.

The blood ball in Yang Yan's hand also did not sense the slightest related aura.

"King."

After completing the search and reaching the surface, both Zhuge Wushuang and Gongsun Ruyan approached Yang Yan.

"What's the matter?"

Yang Yan asked quietly.

But then saw another blood ball in Ruyan's hand.

Yang Yan initially thought the two women had found one, yet suddenly felt this blood ball seemed familiar?

"King, we just sensed through this blood ball that the Nine Netherworld Demon Monarch and Gabriel each carries one of these."

Gongsun Ruyan said, handing the blood ball to Yang Yan.

Her meaning was clear, the remaining two blood balls were in the hands of the Nine Netherworld Demon Monarch and Gabriel, carried closely by them.